Baptism Font - St Mary the Virgin - Happisburgh, Norfolk
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 49.518 E 001° 31.846
31U E 401005 N 5853848
Baptism font in St Mary's church, Happisburgh.
Waymark Code: WMQQM6
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The font dates from the 15th century, but was re-cut during the restorations in the 19th century. It is a victorian vision of what a 15th century font looked like.... who knows what the original design was like.
The stem is surrounded by 'wild men' or 'woodwoses' (visit link) . On the bowl are the symbols of the four evangelists -
A man - St Matthew
A lion - St Mark
An ox - St Luke
An eagle - St John
The carvings alternate with angels playing some form of stringed instruments.
Approximate Age of Artefact: Not listed

Relevant Website: Not listed

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